May 18, 2018 •
Recent, Research, Specialist Journalism •
by Rana Khaled Arafat
Many assume that investigative reporting started in the West. This neglects the rich history of investigative journalism in Africa, says Anya Schiffrin, author of “African Muckracking – 75 Years of Investigative Journalism in...
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May 8, 2018 •
Business Models, Media Economics, Recent, Specialist Journalism •
by Oscar Stanciulescu and Marian Popovici
Romania has seen a surge of independent media. These outlets want to act as a counterbalance to Romania’s increasingly biased media. But for many, it’s not easy to survive. Could crowdfunding be the solution?...
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May 3, 2018 •
Comment, Media and Politics, Recent, Specialist Journalism •
by Julie Posetti
From Watergate to the Panama Papers, investigative journalism has proven essential to the maintenance of democracies and open societies internationally. 20 new international guidelines now try to help journalists navigate the complex risks...
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May 3, 2018 •
Comment, Media Economics, Recent, Specialist Journalism •
by Edward Percarpio
The date of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation coming into force is fast approaching, and its impacts are already being felt across various industries. But how will the new regulation affect publishers operating in Europe? Here is...
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May 3, 2018 •
Recent, Research •
by Rana Khaled Arafat
From “Letters to the editor” to comments on news websites and social media pages: audience feedback can take many forms. But does it also affect how readers see a story? Can negative comments from readers even undermine the credibility...
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April 26, 2018 •
Censorship, Press Freedom, Recent, Specialist Journalism •
by Al-Sharmani Amani
Yemen was once seen as a “happy” country. Nowadays it’s a war zone. Journalists reporting from the country face multiple challenges, ranging from psychological trauma to kidnapping and death threats. And yet, some of them don’t...
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April 25, 2018 •
Business Models, Media Economics, Recent, Research •
by Felix Simon
Local newspapers no longer hold the dominant market position they once did. To address the challenges of a new age, organisations are investing in a digital future, restructuring newsrooms and diversifying business models, finds a new...
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April 22, 2018 •
Media and Politics, Public Relations, Recent, Research, Specialist Journalism •
by Linards Udris, Daniel Vogler and Jens Lucht
Professional news media played a big role on the social media accounts of German parties during the 2017 election campaign. Yet, not all German parties dealt with the news media in the same way. One party, in particular, stuck out....
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April 19, 2018 •
Digital News, Media Economics, Newsroom Management, Recent, Research •
by Caroline Lees
Public service media organisations across Europe are investing in dedicated social media teams to deliver news to younger and hard-to-reach audiences. While recognising the usefulness of social media, many also see a tension between public...
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